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Mount Kurai Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Kurai, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Kurai has had a sharp late season sighting on April 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM in Takayama 上岡本町, where 1 black bear was seen running uphill toward the road from the forest below. That is the most recent report in a long run of bear activity across the area.
The busiest places have been Takayama 石浦町一丁目 and nearby neighborhoods such as 石浦町四丁目, 石浦町六丁目, 緑ケ丘町一丁目, 西之一色町三丁目, and 久々野町引下, showing that activity is clustering around the Takayama side of Mount Kurai. Reports peaked in October 2025 with 20 incidents and stayed high in November 2025 with 18, while June 2025 also saw 18 and July 2025 saw 14; the area has recorded 633 black bear sightings in all.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Kurai
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Kurai?
Mount Kurai has recorded 633 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 0 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Mount Kurai?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Kurai was on April 8, 2026 in Takayama 上岡本町, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Kurai?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Kurai have been concentrated in Takayama 石浦町一丁目 (11), Takayama 匠ケ丘町 (11), Takayama 上岡本町二丁目 (9). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Kurai?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Kurai?
Mount Kurai is home to Asian black bears, which weigh up to 120kg and inhabit the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku. They are generally shy but can be dangerous when surprised or protecting cubs. Carry bear bells while hiking.